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Reasons to Upgrade Your Truck’s Coolant System

May 17th, 2024

Here are reasons you should get your truck’s coolant system upgraded.

As the spring season continues, and we get closer to summer, temperatures will keep climbing. For truck drivers, this means your truck’s coolant system becomes even more important at this time of year. While a standard cooling system is built to satisfy all of the truck’s safety requirements, you may want to consider upgrading the system you have. Here are reasons you should get your truck’s coolant system upgraded. Read the rest of this entry »

When You Should Get a Brand New Truck Hood

May 10th, 2024

Here are indicators that a new truck hood is in your best interest.

Are you a truck driver in the state of Maryland? All truck drivers will eventually need to bring their vehicles in for maintenance. There are many parts of your truck that need to work properly, and the part we’d like to discuss this time is the truck hood. Truck hoods can sustain quite a bit of damage, once enough time passes, and you don’t want to be driving around with a damaged/faulty hood. That’s why it’s important to know when your hood is in need of replacing. Here are indicators that a new truck hood is in your best interest. Read the rest of this entry »

Signs That You’re Dealing With Truck Damage

May 3rd, 2024

Let’s take a look at signs that you may have truck damage that needs fixing.

Whenever you drive a truck, safety is more important than anything else. Driving safely becomes more difficult whenever your truck is damaged in any manner. That’s why it’s important to identify any sources of truck damage as quickly as possible. That way, you can get the problems resolved swiftly and keep your truck in safe operating condition. Let’s take a look at signs that you may have truck damage that needs fixing. Read the rest of this entry »

Truck Driving Tips for Safely Navigating Through Construction Sites

April 26th, 2024

 

Today, we’ll be giving you truck driving tips that will help you drive through construction sites safely.

Being safe on the road will always be important to truck drivers. This is especially true when driving through construction sites since there are unique challenges that come with navigating through these areas. Today, we’ll be giving you truck driving tips that will help you drive through construction sites safely. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Avoid Doing When Truck Driving in Rainy Weather

April 19th, 2024

When truck driving in the rain, you want to avoid doing the following things.

We are now in the month of April showers and, while this may be good for any flowers in need of water, that water is not welcoming to people who are out on the road.  For those in the trucking industry, rain can be a serious safety hazard. As such, you need to avoid doing anything that can put you in extra danger. When truck driving in the rain, you want to avoid doing the following things. Read the rest of this entry »

Why Truck Drivers Shouldn’t Speed

April 12th, 2024

Here are some of the reasons why truck drivers should avoid speeding.

A day in the life of a truck driver is always fast-paced. There are all sorts of deliveries to make each day, and these deliveries need to be made as quickly as possible. With that said, there is such a thing as being too fast, and we want to let truck drivers know that driving too quickly can be a serious problem. Here are some of the reasons why truck drivers should avoid speeding. Read the rest of this entry »

Reasons Why a DIY Truck Repair Should Be Avoided

April 5th, 2024

We want to discuss reasons why you might want to avoid a DIY truck repair.

If you’re a truck driver, then you need your truck to stay in optimal shape all throughout the year. Perhaps, however, your truck is experiencing issues that make it less safe to use, or otherwise keep it from performing at maximum efficiency. This is when a truck repair needs to be done. Before getting repairs done, you have the decision to either handle repairs yourself, or let a professional mechanic take care of everything. We want to discuss reasons why you might want to avoid a DIY truck repair. Read the rest of this entry »

When Your Truck Tires Should Be Replaced

March 29th, 2024

Today, we’ll let you know when you should get your truck tires replaced with new ones.

Truck drivers depend on their trucks being as safe and reliable as possible whenever they go on the road. Among the different parts of your truck that must stay in good shape, your truck tires are some of the most important. Damaged tires can make it harder to maintain control of your vehicle, which is a serious danger to you and everyone around you. You want your truck to be as safe as possible, so knowing when to replace the tires is of utmost importance. That’s why, today, we’ll let you know when you should get your truck tires replaced with new ones. Read the rest of this entry »

Preparing Yourself for Truck Driving in Early Spring

March 22nd, 2024

Here are ways to get yourself ready for truck driving in early spring.

Spring is finally upon us, which means the weather gets warmer and the days get longer. If you’re a truck driver, you probably appreciate the change in seasons, as winter can be one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. With that said, there are still preparations that have to be done in order to be ready for springtime truck driving. Here are ways to get yourself ready for truck driving in early spring. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Tell Your Truck’s Coolant System is Leaking

March 15th, 2024

Today, we’ll tell you why your truck’s coolant system might be leaking.

We’re now getting into the spring season, and that means we’ll have more warm weather coming our way. As the weather gets warmer, something that will become more important for your truck is its coolant system. You don’t want your truck to overheat when you’re using it, and having a functional coolant system helps greatly to prevent overheating from occurring. Unfortunately, coolant systems are susceptible to leaking, which can hinder their ability to do their job. Today, we’ll tell you why your truck’s coolant system might be leaking. Read the rest of this entry »

Baltimore Freightliner-Western Star is an award-winning, authorized dealer for new and used medium-duty and heavy-duty Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Sprinter Vans. We also provide expert service repair for Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar, and Mercedes-Benz engines.
2723 Annapolis Rd
Baltimore
MD
21230
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